Mike Martin - Definition of Ill Lyrics

I used to write Rhymes it was a personal thrill
First show at Bogies made a $50 bill
Venue closed in a sense of determination instilled
Next month I hit the stage in NYC and killed (wooo)
That's the definition of ill
Always coming correct is the rep I build
Better believe I'm ripping the mic until I get my fill
Man I'm so cool I should check for a chill (brrr)
That's ill like a 1988 190e Benz with a platinum grill
Cuz life's a b**** and then you die so I'm going to buy whatever the f*** I will
You see the definition of ill is to keep it real
And do your thing no matter how other people feel
I got one life and I'm going to make the most of my time
Cuz time is Illmatic and I've been on my grind

I do it for the thrill respect my skill I represent the definition of ill said
I do it for the thrill respect my skill that's ill
I do it for the thrill respect my skill I represent the definition of ill said
I do it for the thrill respect my skill that's ill

So it's evident I got the flow to represent Hip Hop
F*** it I'll run for president
Make sure all the homeless people have a residence
Word is bond I never pretend to vent
Get to know me figure out that I'm Heaven Sent
Haters are two-faced called them Harvey Dent
They could never get a hand out I would never lend a cent
On my way to the top I'm bound to offend a friend
When I came in this game I crept at first
Kicked a rap to my bro he said "could be worse"
So I perfected the verse it turns out I have fans
Guess what? Y'all the best on Earth
But I've yet to accept my worth
I confess I do reps with weights till it hurts
Cuz I hate and regret when I rest like dirt
To all my people let's get to work

I do it for the thrill respect my skill I represent the definition of ill said
I do it for the thrill respect my skill that's ill
I do it for the thrill respect my skill I represent the definition of ill said
I do it for the thrill respect my skill that's ill